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RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract involves work in various locations, including the UK, Europe, and territories like the British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man, and runs from 20th August 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £114,748.63, and was published on 14th October 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for companies specialising in satellite-based research and development, particularly those focusing on environmental consultancy. Businesses with expertise in high-resolution satellite data analysis, and who can engage with projects across multiple regions, would be ideally suited to compete. Although the tendering process has completed, similar opportunities might arise for agile medium to large enterprises willing to collaborate with government bodies like the Environment Agency on such innovative projects.

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Notice Title

RDE844 - Extraction of air quality evidence from high resolution satellites

Notice Description

This work will focus on a "new generation" of recently launched or scheduled high-resolution satellites. Contract awarded by Defra

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78be651f-3723-4e9e-a8b4-136bb4ae8a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c915f82-5dac-4760-8a76-c87b7114e9a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,748 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,748 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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